Problem with Waol.exe?

Waol.exe Description – waol.exe is typically associated with one of two different uses. As well as being a genuine process belonging to the AOL browser and Internet connection it may be associated with a variant if the Cool Web Search spyware application. Care should certainly be taken to ensure that your system has not been infected by the CWS parasite as this is a particularly troublesome and potentially damaging application to have on one's system.

As a component of CWS the waol.exe process is an undesirable process. It records your Internet activity with a view to displaying topic targeted advertising on your desktop. It may hijack your browser homepage and default search page in order to serve you with further advertisements beyond popups.

As a component of your AOL software, though, it is a genuine file. It is the main process belonging to your AOL software and is required should you attempt to connect to the Internet using your AOL connection.

Associated Errors – A slow running PC and increased advertising on your desktop and browser are commonplace if you are infected with the Cool Web Search parasite. Similarly you may also experience a forced change to your homepage and unrecognizable search pages.

waol.exe as a component of your AOL software is unlikely to cause any problems unless it is removed or disabled indiscriminately.

Recommended Solution – If you do not use AOL then, at the very least, disable this process and remove the file. You can manage start-up programs easily with RegCure. Alternatively, run a free AntiSpyware scan on your system to trace the many forms of CWS that exist. If found, remove all components of the spyware in order to improve system performance, return your browser homepage to its original state, and prevent the popups and other forms of advertisements it has been displaying.

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